Navigating U.S. visas often trips up founders outside America. a16z’s Speedrun program taps immigration attorneys with over ten years of startup-specific experience. They offer free consultations and guide teams through O-1A and EB-1A petitions. That cuts the guesswork on documentation and interview prep. Crossing borders comes next. Speedrun and its immigration partners prep founders for consular interviews and entry screening. They walk you through likely questions and paperwork. That minimizes surprises at customs. Once you clear immigration, you need a place to live and work. Speedrun shares neighborhood guides for San Francisco and Santa Monica, plus desk space in both offices. On the banking side, they’ve lined up partners who handle business and personal accounts quickly—no matter your visa status. These banks know where founders typically stall and streamline the diligence process. Finally, you plug into a network of alumni from more than a dozen countries. You can filter a startup directory by country and team stage, then tap peers who went through the same visa route or consulate interview. That firsthand advice fills gaps no attorney can cover.